Beginners Course


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IKO level 1 ( basic course) - learn the basics of kitesurfing

Fly a small kite, know how to stop the kite power; fly a kite hooked to the harness; perform a downwind course by body dragging and using the power of the kite; relaunch a kite from the water; perform a self-rescue in deep water; launch a kite alone on land

The Kitespot is situated in the bay of Mikri Vigla on a nice and large sandy beach! The place to start at the Flisvos Kite Spot is leeward protected by the beach. All kiters which are not so experienced will end up downwind on the sandy beach and can walk back easily. Baywatch and safety services are guaranteed by the local staff; rescue boat is available.

Luciana and Michele (English/French and Italian speaking) are running the Flisvos Kite Centre as well as giving kitesurfing courses or renting equipment according to IKO standards.

The school - and rental equipment is from best kiteboarding, Cabrinha and RRD, available are approx. 35 kites and 15 boards.
spotview. The spot is suitable to good kiters as well as beginners. In high season (august) it might be necessary to organize teh kitesurf courses early in the morning or late afternoon, depending how busy the spot will be.

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Beginners

Minimum Age

Nearest Airport

Naxos Airport

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IKO LEVEL 1:

A1
* Carry and set up the lines and kite
* Determine the wind direction and upwind and downwind (windward, leeward).
* Fly a small kite (inflatable, stunt kite, foil…) on the wind window edge and maintain it close to the ground.
* Know how to stop the kite power in case of problem by releasing the bar. Be aware that the kite leash must be worn at all times, before
kite launching and until landing.

B1
* Be aware of the area where the kite can fall down wind to the pilot.
* Recover the kite on land.
* Position the kite on request from 9 to 3 o'clock on the wind window edge.
* Launch a kite with an assistant and choose the right angle to the wind.
* Fly the kite in the power area without crashing it.
* Twist and untwist the lines while the kite flies.
* Recover a kite and secure it on land.
* Land a kite with the help of an assistant.

C - 1
* Fly a kite hooked to the harness.
* Pilot hooked to the harness with one hand.
* Activate the harness release system or quick release located on a leader line.

D - 1

* Perform a downwind course by body dragging and using the power of the kite.
* Relaunch a kite from the water.
* Wind the lines in the water and recover the kite.
* Perform a self-rescue in deep water.
* Launch a kite alone on land.
* Identify potential wind obstacles creating lift or down draft and be able to define the wind direction. Understand that practice with
onshore wind is dangerous.

Beginners Course

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